Second Bluebird chips recall in three months

Bluebird is recalling five batches of its Original Cut potato chips after it found some of the products may contain plastic pieces. Photo / Sarah Ivey

Bluebird is recalling batches of plastic-contaminated potato chip bags - for its second time in three months.

The company is recalling five batches of its Original Cut potato chips after it found some of the products may contain plastic pieces.

The latest incident follows an earlier one in April where some of its 18 multi-packs were thought to be contaminated with pieces of white plastic.

In the current recall the affected products, which all carry best before dates in August and July of this year, are sold in foil packaging ranging in size from 40 grams to the 324g 18 multi-pack.

Bluebird is advising customers to check the batch information located on the product packaging and to not eat any that match those on the recall list.

It is also advising any customers with any concerns to contact their doctor or seek medical advice.

Customers can return the product to their retailer for a full refund or phone Bluebird on 0800 762 324.

The affected products have been distributed in supermarkets and food retail outlets throughout the country.

Other Bluebird products are not affected.

THE AFFECTED BATCHES

• Bluebird Salt & Vinegar Original Cut Potato Chips 40g, 80g, 150g
Best before August 23, 2015

• Bluebird Ready Salted Original Cut Potato Chips 150g
Best before August 23, 2015

• Bluebird 10 Snack Packs (contains Salt & Vinegar, Ready Salted, Chicken Original Cut Potato Chips) (180g)
Best before July 12, 2015 and July 19, 2015

• Bluebird Value 18 Snack Packs (contains Ready Salted, Salt & Vinegar, Sour Cream & Chives Original Cut Potato Chips) (324g)
Best before July 12, 2015

• Bluebird Value 18 Snack Packs (contains Bluebird Salt & Vinegar Original Cut Potato Chips, Burger Rings, Twisties) (324g)
Best before July 12, 2015 and July 19, 2015